Tag: Queens
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered his 100-Day Address on April 12, 2026, outlining significant actions to enhance tenant protections and hold negligent landlords accountable. His administration is focusing on measures to… more ›
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The New York City Council held a public meeting addressing the critical “Code Blue” operations in response to extreme cold weather, which has significantly impacted vulnerable populations, particularly the homeless.… more ›
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The New York City government has announced a significant settlement concerning the Hungry Panda delivery app, which affects over 380 immigrant-owned restaurants. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)… more ›
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The Mayor’s Office announced the opening of a new therapeutic housing unit for incarcerated individuals at Bellevue Hospital, marking a significant step toward closing Rikers Island. This facility, designed for… more ›
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Investment in Infrastructure to Modernize Catch Basins in NYC New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a significant $108 million investment dedicated to modernizing over 6,700 catch basins across the… more ›
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The New York City Council held a preliminary budget hearing on March 24, 2026, focusing on the Department of Correction (DOC) and the pressing issue of staffing shortages within the… more ›
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In a recent New York City Council hearing focused on public safety and alternatives to incarceration (ATI) budgets, advocates requested a significant increase of $24.6 million towards ATI and re-entry… more ›
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The New York City Council convened on March 17, 2026, to discuss the budgets and initiatives of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Taxi… more ›
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New York City is implementing Sammy’s Law to enhance street safety near schools, aiming to lower speed limits to protect children and pedestrians. The initiative includes reducing speed limits to… more ›
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New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the third “Rental Ripoff” hearing in the Bronx on March 11, 2026. The hearing gathered testimony from tenants of various housing types, particularly… more ›
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Summary of the City Planning Commission Meeting on Zoning Proposals, held on March 4, 2026, where sustainable building practices were discussed for new developments in New York City. # What’s… more ›
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The City of New York has made a significant stride toward universal child care by announcing the rollout of free 2-K (two-year-old) education. Under the initiative led by Mayor Zohran… more ›
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New York City Council recently convened a hearing focused on Code Blue operations, responding to the ongoing cold weather conditions and their impact on vulnerable populations. Key officials discussed the… more ›
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### What’s happening – The City is investing $38.4 million to improve heating infrastructure at Beach 41st Street Houses. – Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the initiative today, February 4, 2026.… more ›
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### What’s happening – The NYC Council is reviewing residential zoning proposals for mixed-use buildings in Queens. – Developers plan to address traffic with improved parking garage entrances and community… more ›
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